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Week 345 Menu: Welcome 2016!

Hi everyone! Happy Back to School Day! My kiddos went back to school today. We got home Saturday night from spending the week with lots and lots of family in Utah. I'm working on laundry, cleaning, trying to figure out our new after school schedule, etc. I also have a giant pile of returns, but am waiting for my icy road to thaw a little before I head out.

I hope you all had a great holiday break! Ours was great and busy and fun. I even read a book last week. My amazing aunt had her first book published and I haven't had a chance to read it (I hate reading on my phone...), but once I started it I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next one.

I loved being able to spend time with family, sleep in and I didn't have to make one dinner last week! I didn't take as many pictures as I should have, but here are the kiddos in their new PJs on Christmas Eve.

Today I am trying to get organized. I have three kids playing basketball starting this week and am starting a few more piano students. I have to have dinner ready before the kids get home from school or we're just not eating until super late every night. Bring on the crockpot, make ahead and freezer meals! Time to menu plan!

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